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    March 14, 2022
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    #762 Sarah Polley’s Secret Life
    Sarah Polley has come forward with memories of a violent sexual encounter with Jian Ghomeshi when she was 16. But why is the press tongue-tied about describing the alleged violence?
    Jesse Brown
    Host & Publisher
    Tristan Capacchione
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    Sarah Lawrynuik
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    Kieran Oudshoorn
    Managing Editor, Podcasts

    Sarah Polley has come forward with memories of a violent sexual encounter with Jian Ghomeshi when she was 16. But why is the press tongue-tied about describing the alleged violence? Sarah sits down with Jesse to discuss how to safely run towards danger, and whether it’s even possible to ethically use child labour in the production of TV and film.

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